A naturally occurring amino acid derivative used as a humectant and skin- and hair-conditioning agent in cosmetics, and as an osmolyte, methyl donor, and flavour enhancer in food and supplements.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C5H11NO2
- Grades
- cosmeticfood/feedfood gradecosmetic gradepowdercrystalline
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg carton
- Synonyms
- betaine · trimethylglycine · glycine betaine · TMG · 107-43-7 · oxyneurine
- Appearance
- White free-flowing crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.